Category: Cosmetics

KIKI CARR

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As a person with oily and acne prone skin I cringe at the thought of trying new products. I personally am terrified to use things on my face that I have never used before. The only thing I can think about is, will this break me out? For that reason I am very picky when I choose to try new products. Because I have acne there is one thing I am always willing to bet on, a moisturizer.

Products designed to treat acne are very drying.

It is imperative to replenish the skin with hydrating products when using ingredients that treat acne. Two moisturizers in particular come to mind when thinking of affordable skin care that can be found in a local drug store for under $20. The Cerave Moisturizing Cream and Vanicream Moisturizing Cream. They are both non comegenic, fragrance free and dermatologist tested. They are also both light weight and absorb quickly. The main difference between the two is technology. Cerave has modern day popular ingredients that are extremely hydrating, while the Vanicream includes only the primary ingredients which make up a basic moisturizer.

For many reasons people choose to use products that are very mild. Vanicream is ideal for anyone looking to have a product free of anything that could potentially be an irritant. Both products work great, the choice will depend on the buyer. Cerave is for anyone looking to have ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides, and other fatty acids while Vanicream is perfect for people who can appreciate the bare minimum.

KIKI CARR

Cleansers are the least coveted skin care product but they are the MOST important. That is why cleansing is the first step in any skin care routine. Your skin should feel AH MAZ ING after cleansing alone! Yes that is right, before the moisturizer, toner, serum and any other product. If your skin feels tight, itchy, dry, has a white cast or looks ashy after a cleanse you are most certainly using the wrong soap. A great cleanser functions to prevent build up in pores while removing dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural moisture.

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Skin is the largest organ of the human body and is very complex. One main function of the organ is to excrete waste and toxins through the pores and the sweat glands. Outside of the pores becoming clogged with dead skin, dirt and sebum (oil), the skin is also highly effected by its environment. The sun, pollution, and other elements can have devasting effects on the skin. Skincare should be tailored to an individuals current skin conditions but there is one thing all skin types can use, hydration!

The number one cleanser I recommend to everyone and use myself is the CeraVe Hydrating Daily Facial Cleanser. This cleanser is fragrance-free, does not dry out the skin or clog the pores. It hydrates and helps restore the protective skin barrier leaving the skin feeling soft and supple.

Another amazing cleanser is Youth to the People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser. This face wash has cold pressed antioxidants, is vegan and cruelty-free.

These cleansers leave the skin feeling soft and smooth after each use. Both provide extreme hydration. So rather you have oily skin, dry skin or normal skin hydration is a key element needed for all skin types.